Choose HL-5150D if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6700 pages
- Drum Model: DR-3000
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5150D & HP M212dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5150D and M212dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5150D | M212dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 355.1 mm |
| Depth | — | 250 mm |
| Height | — | 205.45 mm |
| Weight | — | 5.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-5150D | Laserjet M212dw |
| Product Series | HL Series | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome laser printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India) |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label | Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | — |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 9 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | PCLm |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M212dw if you need:
- Higher Width: 355.1 mm
- Higher Depth: 250 mm
- Higher Height: 205.45 mm
- Higher Weight: 5.6 kg
What is the difference between HL-5150D and M212dw?
HL-5150D and M212dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Print Resolution (HL-5150D: 2400 x 600 dpi, M212dw: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-5150D may suit users who need its differing values, while M212dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.